When beginning the bankruptcy process, you want to know that as a rule, pre-bankruptcy counseling is a good option. This way, once you have filed for bankruptcy and the process is complete, you will understand how to properly manage your money and will not get back in the same financial trouble that you were in to begin with. Before filing, with the proper counseling, you will learn the basics of how to file bankruptcy, different money management tips and techniques that you can use which will help you understand how to deal with your money better and how to keep track of what you are bringing in each month and what you are spending. This way you will not fall into the hole of debt again and can live a life free of financial troubles.